Coach Liz Mills

Yesterday, I joined the ASPIRE Coach Program at the Australian Institute of Sport, working with incredible women who are determined to make their mark in high performance coaching.

The theme was Wayfinding — finding your own path when the map doesn’t yet exist. For women in sport, that’s often the reality. We’re still navigating systems and spaces that weren’t always built for us.

But what I saw yesterday gave me hope — women creating opportunities, lifting each other up, and proving that leadership has no gender.

The more we share our stories and make our journeys visible, the easier it becomes for the next generation to find their way.

🌟 Excited to share that I’ll be joining the ASPIRE Coach Program as part of the Support Crew!

This initiative by the Australian Institute of Sport is designed to develop and empower aspiring women coaches on their journey toward high performance sport. I’m honoured to contribute by sharing my experiences, knowledge, and learnings alongside an incredible group of coaches and leaders.

Coaching is about growth, connection, and lifting others up — and I’m thrilled to play a small part in supporting the next generation of women making their mark in high performance coaching.

Get ready, basketball fans! 🏀 I’m excited to once again collaborate with the team at Okapi Sports to bring you an in-depth Game Preview for the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Quarter Finals match between D'Tigers 🇳🇬 and Fédération Sénégalaise De Basket Ball Officiel 🇸🇳!

We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from advanced stats and key strengths to the biggest challenges each team faces. It's a true clash of styles, and we’re digging deep into the numbers to show you the keys to victory for both sides.

Click the slides below to check out our full preview and see who we think has the edge. Don't forget to drop your predictions in the comments!

Locked in and leveling up at NBA Academy Africa in preparation of Sahara Conference games in Season 3 of the Basketball Africa League.

Just a little flashback to Media Day for the 2023 Road to BAL Western Conference. We came, we saw, we conquered. Simple as that 🏆
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Season 5 the Basketball Africa League playoffs welcome reception 🏀🌍

📊 BAL Kalahari Conference – Player Impact Breakdown
This graph from Okapi Sports gives us a unique look at player performance in the Basketball Africa League’s Kalahari Conference by comparing Offensive Rating (ORtg) and Defensive Rating (DRtg).

The graph is split into four quadrants, showing where each player’s strengths currently lie:

🔲 Top-right: Two-Way Impact
Players here excel on both ends of the court.
👉 George King stands out with the highest Net Rating (+14.4) – he’s been elite offensively and defensively.
Net Rating is simply a players Offensive rating minus their defensive rating.

🔲 Top-left: Defensive Specialists
These players bring serious value on the defensive end but are less efficient and effective on the offensive end.
👉 Peter Olisemeka falls into this group.

🔲 Bottom-right: Offensive Weapons
Players here are scoring efficiently but may be less effective and efficient defensively.
👉 Raphaiel Putney and Kelvin Amayo lead the way in this quadrant.

🔲 Bottom-left: Work in Progress
Players still finding their footing, with potential to grow on both ends.
👉 Mahamane Coulibaly and Mouhamed Doumbya are adjusting but show promise.

Just explaining, in detail, exactly how that was definitely a foul 🙄😌🧐

Throwback to the sidelines in Yaounde 🇨🇲 for the 2023 Elite 16 of the Basketball Africa League Qualifying Tournaments. We came, we saw, we conquered! 🇨🇫🏆🥇
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Flashback to the heat of the 2023 the Basketball Africa League Playoffs in Rwanda! The atmosphere was electric, and the competition was fierce. Loved every second! ⚡️
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Apparently I look a lot less serious in Anime style 😅😂